This month, we’ve focused heavily on what student burnout is, tips for prevention, and ways to recover if you are currently experiencing chronic stress symptoms related to academic performance. Today, we will provide a few tips on how you can help a friend if you notice the symptoms of student burnout.
- Recognize the Signs – Your friend may not know why they are experiencing a sudden fear of deadlines, increased irritability, new anxiety or depression, increased procrastination, a lack of inspiration, unexplained physical exhaustion, or more frequent cases of sickness. But if you recognize these symptoms of student burnout in your friend, don’t be afraid to offer support.
- Help Them Identify the Problem – An open conversation with your friend may help them to accept the fact that student burnout is a possibility. Make sure your friend understands that this kind of chronic stress rarely goes away on its own and that they may need to make some lifestyle changes and accept support from others.
- Make Yourself Available – Be a good listener. You may not be the one your friend wants to talk to about their problems, but just knowing you are available will help them feel supported.
- Have Some Fun – Don’t be afraid to invite your friend to do things that are not education-related, especially if you both have similar things that you like to do to unwind.
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